Hello Arcola Family and Friends!

My name is Steven Charlish and I am so very excited about starting my third year as Assistant Principal here at Arcola.

I have been involved in education for the past 23 years and have been in Loudoun County since 2006. I have been at Arcola since 2017.

I was born in England, just outside of London, and then moved to the West of England to study education. Before coming to the United States in 2006, I was teaching third through fifth grade at schools in the city of Bristol, in the west of England. I was also lucky enough to teach in New Zealand and Nicaragua.

I graduated with honors from Bath Spa University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative English and Studies of Childhood with Qualified Teacher Status. Since then, I have earned my Master’s in Educational Studies from Shenandoah University, my Virginia Endorsement in Gifted Education, and my Professional Certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration.

Outside of school, I am an avid football (soccer) fan, Tottenham Hotspur to be precise, and I enjoy many American sports, such as football (Go Commanders), hockey (Go Caps), and baseball (Go Nats). I am a local sports guy! I love playing golf, traveling, and generally anything that can help me be outside!

I am thoroughly looking forward to continuing my work here as Assistant Principal at Arcola and growing relationships with all our wonderful students and their families.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me: Mr. Charlish's email

Follow me: @MrCharlish

Arcola Elementary School

Administration

Mr. Andrew Stevens, Principal

Mr. Steve Charlish, Assistant Principal

Ms. Emily Heflin, Acting Dean

Alexis Schaeffer, Special Education Dean